This is the
second book I have been asked to review that is not one of my preferred genres
so I have no comparison to other books of this ilk. In fact I would normally
walk straight past the fantasy section of the bookshop.
However,
after reading the beginning of the book I was hooked from the start and grateful
for the opportunity to read it.
The prologue sets
the scene of a world divided between good and evil and how that came about.
Blood Bonds,
the story of four unlikely allies, two humans, a beautiful blue elf princess
and a giant half orc body guard.
The story
begins when two slaves escape their cruel captor and enter the magical Golden
Kingdom, a land of elves and unicorns.
Together they
lead their people into battle against, goblins, evil green orcs, ice giants,
giant spiders and trolls.
The succinct descriptive
language paints clear word pictures and makes the story move along quickly. It
is definitely compelling reading. The battle scenes in particular evoke emotion
from the reader – emotions of panic, fear, excitement and success.
I am eagerly
looking forward to the next instalment.
